AncestryDNA Trees – Dig Deeper
One of the major frustrations for someone who’s done their DNA, is when one of their cousin matches doesn’t have a tree connected to their DNA. But that’s where you just … Continue Reading →
Category: DNA
Give Me A Circle, My Kingdom For A DNA Circle
I often see posts and blogs about DNA shaky leaves and DNA circles but up until about a month ago I’d never had a leaf and to date I’ve never … Continue Reading →
I Don’t Own My Ancestors I Think They Own Me
Funny after you do genealogy for a while, that so many people feel they own their ancestors. Locked trees, not sharing information; really? Over the years I’ve tried to understand … Continue Reading →
A DNA Surprise
Harold Alfred Thompson and Lily Myrtle Shannon As I prepared for my DNA Cruise I had a pleasant surprise while searching my matches on Family Tree DNA (FTDNA). I found … Continue Reading →
What Will You Find Out Using DNA?
This is a common question and perhaps some people realize this but it wasn’t as apparent to me when I started on this journey. I was thinking; I’ll be able to … Continue Reading →
The DNA Kit Race Begins
A few weeks ago I told you that I’d purchase four DNA kits and I was having various family members completing them and sending them in. All the kits were … Continue Reading →
Are we there yet? Genealogy Vacations
Well it’s a bit past vacation time… at least summer vacation time. I live in Canada so we are seeing the leave gently fall as well as the temperature. But … Continue Reading →
DNA Cruising
If you’ve been following along you know that I have more than just a passing interest in DNA for genealogy. So when I heard that Heritage Books was going to … Continue Reading →
DNA Road Trip – DNA Kit In Hand
On Monday I drove 2 1/2 hours each way to see my mom’s second cousin; Margaret. I met Margaret a few years ago through my research on the Beaton and the … Continue Reading →